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Move the boat




I was out at Totara North this morning doing a spot of historical research and stopped off at the wharf where I saw this truck getting ready to move a boat out of the water.




Who knows where they were moving it to but the group of 3 people watching the goings on seemed a bit concerned that it was all going to plan. Oh well, at least the sun was out - first time in about 2 weeks.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday.
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Tom said…
...it was hot here today, your header image sure looks cooling. BOAT stands for Break Out Another Thousand!
23 July 2020 at 14:03
Rhonda Albom said…
Sailing the boat to a new anchorage is my preferred way to get this done. Although I have seen some fairly large launches being carted down the road on trucks.
23 July 2020 at 16:53
Graham Edwards said…
Because of winter storms all our boats used to be taken out of the water. Now we have a wonderful marina and it's not necessary any more.
23 July 2020 at 21:29
local alien said…
Something interesting to watch. All you needed was a coffee in the hand.
Looks like a lovely winters day
24 July 2020 at 01:17
William Kendall said…
A good sized boat.
24 July 2020 at 06:51
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Not an easy thing to move. Great photo!
24 July 2020 at 08:07
Bill said…
I enjoy watching the boats being taken out of the water. It's an interesting process.
24 July 2020 at 08:11
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Does not look in good condition, might be taking it off for repair
24 July 2020 at 08:54
Pauline said…
Hi Amy, For such a small, sleepy little place it's surprising how Totara North always offers something to look at.
24 July 2020 at 09:12
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Nobody has *ever* moved a boat without having two or three uninvited people watching to be sure it’s done correctly. ( Or at least that has been our experience (with considerably smaller boats). It makes it embarrassing to yell at each other while you are working ))).
24 July 2020 at 14:06
Jim said…
Interesting post.
24 July 2020 at 19:05
Klara said…
beautiful morning.
24 July 2020 at 22:33
eileeninmd said…
Hello,
Looks like a nice day to be outside. Moving the boat must be a big deal.
Take care, stay safe! Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend!
25 July 2020 at 02:17
carol l mck said…
Quite the event and great photos ^_^

Live each moment with love,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
26 July 2020 at 02:25
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